"It's insane to play in this weather."

Erstmals in der Geschichte Großbritanniens werden zwei der drei britischen Inselnationen von Regierungen geführt, die sich aus dem bislang freiwilligen Zusammenschluss mit den Engländern verabschieden wollen. Hintergründe von @annettedittert.bsky.social 👉 www.blaetter.de/podcast

@britishmuseum.bsky.social @bcrpm.bsky.social Refreshing view. Excellent essay, Dominic! 👍👏 Basic paraphrasing from me: It's British Retention that needs justification, NOT Greece's Restitution' very worth a read👇

Peregrine falcon behind Gaudí's trencadís mosiac and chicks this month in the Sagrada Familia. Kindly sent to by Eduard Durany of Galanthus. A total of 318 chicks have hatched in the Barcelona metropolitan area since Eduard started the reintroduction programme with the council in 2003.

THE MOMENT MATTEO BERRETTINI REACHED THE ROLAND GARROS ROUND OF 16 FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 5 YEARS After all the injuries… After being knocked down so many times, but having the courage to stand up over and over again This is absolutely beautiful🥹 🇮🇹❤️

Matteo Berrettini on why he was so emotional on match point after his win over Comesana: ‘I doubt myself too much… Everyone kept telling me I still had it in me. I thought I couldn’t come back… I proved to myself one more time that I can do this’ 🥹 (via Roland Garros Press)

Matteo Berrettini celebrates with his team after reaching the Round of 16 of a Slam for the 1st time in 3 years at Roland Garros Hard to watch without getting emotional After everything he’s been through, I don’t think there’s a single soul who isn’t happy for him 🇮🇹🥹

Cobolli d. Learner Tien 6-2 6-2 6-3 Flavio reaches his first Roland Garros Round of 16 He suffocated Learner today from the very first ball 9 sets played, 0 sets dropped all tournament ✅21st win of 2026 Flavio is peaking 🇮🇹

@britishmuseum.bsky.social @bcrpm.bsky.social Refreshing view. Excellent essay, Dominic! 👍👏 Basic paraphrasing from me: It's British Retention that needs justification, NOT Greece's Restitution' very worth a read👇

NEW Marilyn Monroe, the Hollywood system, and the law of contract How Marilyn Monroe took on Twentieth Century Fox and defeated a major studio By me at @prospectmagazine.co.uk, on Monroe's centenary www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/7367...

My favourite viewpoints in the City of London, in order (I opt for pretty gardens over height) www.touristheaven.co.uk/the-best-roo...

here's to a level of politics nations are crying out to see ..... @houseofcommons.parliament.uk , @houseoflords.parliament.uk @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social @unesco.bsky.social #justcause #respect #culturalheritage

Zeynep Sonmez running for a ball and trips over an advertising sign at the back of the court. She got injured and had to retire from her doubles match. What is Roland Garros doing at this point to protect the players? This is getting ridiculous.

La Toscana ha vietato i lavori all’aperto quando fa troppo caldo, in anticipo di un mese rispetto allo scorso anno

Berrettini had a fantastic interview with Alex Corretja after beating Rinderknech Corretja: “I believe for you this is such an important win after everything you’ve been through the last months and years. Matteo: “I have to talk?” Corretja: “Of course you’re the one who has to talk” 😭😭😭😭

Jannik Sinner will come back stronger, as always. 🇮🇹❤️‍🩹🦊

Jannik Sinner says the loss to Cerundolo is tough to accept because of the position he’s been in the last few months: ‘Now I need really some time off to recover completely, also mentally. Then be ready to go again for Wimbledon’ 🦊❤️‍🩹🌱💪 (via Roland Garros Press)

Jannik 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 Very sad way for him to leave Paris.

Cobolli d. Yibing Wu 6-4 6-4 6-4 Flavio reaches R3 at Roland Garros for the 2nd straight year, which equals his best result At moments during the clay swing, he's looked very sharp ✅20th win of 2026 If he can keep his level up, he'll be able to reach new heights here 🇮🇹

How a landmark referendum 80 years ago led to the birth of the Italian Republic. 🇮🇹

Jasmine Paolini still took the time to sign autographs for some kids after her loss to Solana Sierra at Roland Garros. She came into the tournament with a foot injury, but gave it everything she had today, like always. She’s always there for the fans, win or lose. ❤️

Uno stage/workshop di giornalismo col Post, da settembre. Di 6 settimane e per giovani tra i 20 e i 26 anni, per imparare come si lavora nei giornali, con la collaborazione del Premio Mario Formenton ilpost.link/G0q91pdum6

Mosaic of Abraham's Sacrifice at San Vitale in Ravenna This 6th-century church was built in the capital of Byzantine Italy during the reign of Justinian.

He Who Pays the Piper: The BBC, Tony Blair, Rishi Sunak and a Failure of Journalism @adambienkov.bsky.social pointing out how the BBC consistently fails to enlighten the license payer over the financial interests of its interviewees bylinetimes.com/2026/05/27/h...

Tony Blair on my radio doing full AI Silicon Valley boosterism Unrelatedly…. Tony Blair’s personal think tank has had or been pledged $350 million from Oracle boss Larry Ellison democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-the...

Scotland's Parliament has voted for a referendum on independence. A majority of MSPs elected last month stood on pro-independence manifestos and we are fulfilling our commitment to the public. If the UK is a voluntary, democratic union, this is Westminster's chance to prove it.

We strongly concur with @philbrickellmp.bsky.social's call in today's @theguardian.com for more resourcing to fight corruption in response to @thefinancelab.bsky.social's research👇 "It’s time to give our enforcement agencies the resources they need to crack down on the scourge of economic crime".

New EU law on EU citizens voting and running for office in local elections in other Member States adopted www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

'The Genoa - Milan high-speed, high-capacity line runs predominantly underground. Its core section, the 27km twin-bore Valico Tunnel, will be Italy’s longest railway tunnel and is designed for operation at up to 250km/h.' Meantime, in the UK.. www.railjournal.com/regions/euro...

Join climate justice groups in Glasgow to discuss our next steps after the Scottish Parliament elections. 🙋 We’ll discuss the results, how to reach MSPs and build power in our communities. The Boardwalk, light dinner provided 📍 Thurs 27 May 📅 act.foe.scot/post_electio...

'The Greek Delegation called on the British Govt to demonstrate in practice its willingness to comply with the UK Charities Act 2022 to allow museums, on ethical grounds, to return objects to their countries of origin.'

'highlighted British Government's attempt to exempt 16 national museums, incl. the British Museum, from the Charities Act 2022, sec.15/16, to allow museums, on ethical grounds, to return objects to their countries of origin....called on the UK to demonstrate in practice its willingness to comply'.

“Turkey reiterated that there is no sultan’s document or firman legitimizing the removal of the Marbles from the monument and their acquisition by Lord Elgin. It called on the UK to stop citing the existence of a firman in international intergovernmental forums.” 👀

UNESCO'S ICPRCP 25th Session, countries urging the UK to find the political and ethical courage to reunite the Parthenon Marbles www.parthenonuk.com/latest-news/... #UNESCO #ICPRCP #25thsession

Le tenniste Sara Errani e Jasmine Paolini non giocheranno assieme il doppio al Roland Garros

For data-driven and mildly geeky posts on citizenship, follow me on Substack. open.substack.com/pub/maartenp...

Now 34 years. I will continue to post the story of Giovanni Falcone because even if just one person who didn't know it reads it, learns about this extraordinary man, and maybe shares it with others, the world will be a slightly better place.

So what happens when Reform take over your local council? This. #KentCountyCouncil

Holidaymakers endure THREE HOUR waits at Dover amid EU passport control chaos - No, it’s BREXIT passport control chaos! www.mirror.co.uk/money/dover-...

Don't miss this event as both Professors will make it memorable in more ways than one✊❤! We also thank both Paul and Armand for their passion for classics and more.… www.facebook.com/events/15801...

Three days & on this Friday evening, the summary of this 25th session of UNESCO's ICPRCP by the Rapporteur. On the subject of the outstanding matter of the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures, 20 members supported Greece's request. #reunitetheparthenonmarbles #timeisnow #TellTheStory

Help us show that ten years on from the Brexit vote EU citizens are still here, and need our rights protected. We are asking you to take photos, individually, in groups, as organisations, as communities, with signs saying “This is our home”. Then share them on social media. #ThisIsOurHome

We've had a last-minute cancellation for our Creative Writing Retreat near Milan next week. If anyone is interested in coming, do get in touch: I co-tutor with an LA screenwriter and it's a luxury setting (pool, chef, castle, wine, hills, spa etc.) with a relaxed, but hard-working vibe.

Tutti gli attivisti della Flotilla saranno espulsi da Israele oggi pomeriggio

Italy demands apology from Israel over Gaza flotilla detainees, summons Israeli ambassador in Rome, amid outcry over Ben-Gvir video.

🔉Yesterday in Parliament, our Chair @alexsobel.co.uk spoke about our amendment calling for a National Commission on Electoral Reform. 📝 We're pleased that 70 MPs have now signed it! 👉 Read more here: fairelections.org.uk/over-60-labo...

Automatic voter registration could help lower barriers to participation & ensure politics better represents the people it serves. Votes at 16 could reshape how parties campaign & who they feel they need to listen to. Our CEO spoke to @theipaper.com about why these changes matter 👇

To avoid delays and promote a modal shift to rail, the European Parliament has given a final go-ahead for EU rules that will strengthen cross-border railway capacity coordination. Learn more: link.europa.eu/jhFf8y